Looking to relocate to China for business? Need some motivation and a list of amazing reasons and benefits of living in China? This article hopes to convince you about China benefits! While we will fill this with the positive, at the end I have some sobering truths about why it may not be as beneficial as in the past to relocate and base yourself in Mainland China.
Losing Your Passport? Losing Residency? Stories of a World Business Traveler with Esther Jacobs
GFA135. Have you ever had the issue of losing passport or losing your Residency? Esther Jacobs, a world business traveler share s with us her experience with passport issues in her home country of Holland. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode135.
How The Spread of English Lets Us Do International Business Easier
As an American, or a native English speaker, we have a huge advantage when doing business overseas. That is, everyone speaks, or WANTS to speak in English. Because English is the international language of choice, people in China and other parts around the world are dying to learn English from native speakers. Find out some advantages of doing international business in English.
Border Hop Between Hong Kong & China (A Day in the Life)
Curious how it is to live on one side of the Hong Kong / China border and cross over for the day? You’ll be surprised at the experience. Find out how crossing the HK China border is as part of our everyday life.
First Time China Trade Show Experience with Amazon Seller Danny McMillan
GFA128. For this week’s show – we have Danny McMillan who was also a speaker at the Global Sources Smart China Sourcing Summit last month and we thought it would be cool to get him on the podcast to share his experience visiting the trade shows in China for the first time. This guy has great Amazon skills and shared a lot about PPC at the summit, but here he is sharing some fun and insightful tips on how he approached the trade show, so let’s dig into his Trade Show experience more.
Hotels To Stay in Hong Kong (From Backpacker to Baller)
Welcome to Hong Kong! The first thing a new client asks us is – what is a good hotel to stay at in Hong Kong? With so many choices and price ranges, it is a difficult answer to say in 1 email! So we have taken parts from various posts and made today’s guide list a full range of options for different locations and price ranges of Hong Kong hotels.
Hotels to Stay in Shenzhen for Your Business Trip
Looking for a hotel to stay in Shenzhen? This guide is for someone on their first trip to China and have no idea which kind of hotel to stay in. Read on and find out more about Shenzhen hotels and make your trip worthwhile!
How to Get a Chinese Visa
Looking to visit Mainland China? Maybe you’re going to attend our Cross Border Summit or maybe you’re coming for the Canton Fair trade show or to visit factories. Whatever the case, 99% sure your passport will require you to file and pay for a passport visa in advance. If you need help on how to get Chinese visa, this blog will be a good place to start!
Should You Live in Shanghai or Shenzhen?
So you’re thinking to move to China? Or maybe come to a visit – and 2 cities are sticking out for you – that is Shanghai and Shenzhen. Which one should you choose? Here are some details that may help you make the big decisions between Shanghai or Shenzhen.
What To Pack For Your China Trip
Planning your first trip to Asia or China and not sure what to put in that backpack? Find out how to prepare, what and what not to bring. Learn important packing list for your trip to China right here!
Differences of Hong Kong and China
Reading this without ever being to China, you would lump Hong Kong and China as the same place. There are massive differences between Mainland China and Hong Kong. Today I’m going to help share with you some of these points so you would discover the differences between China and Hong Kong.
New Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa, Ins & Outs w/ Sam Chan
GFA108. Some changes in Immigration to Hong Kong for entrepreneurs that you may want to know, we have Sam Chan from Visa Pro to give us some insights. For full show notes check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode108
Why I have 2 Mobile Phones
Guilty of having multiple phones? Don’t be! This blog will tell you how having 2 mobile phones or multiple phones for that matter have helped the author with his business and daily routine. Having 2 mobile phones has also helped increase his business productivity and will give you ideas on how you can take advantage of having multiple phones at a time!
Inspiration to Follow Your Dream, Coming to Hong Kong w/ Julian Hosp
GFA106. Wanting to move to Asia or Hong Kong in particular but doubtful to take the big step? Julian Hosp talks about his experience from complete bankruptcy to financial independence in just a few years by moving to Hong Kong. For full show notes check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode106
If I Were To Move to Shenzhen Today
Thinking of moving to Asia? If you have plans to live in Shenzhen and confused how and where to start, this article would be a good read for you. Tips from where to live in particular, to renting an apartment and budgeting your food, this article will help you a great deal.
If I Were To Move to Hong Kong Today (Plus Cost of Living)
Planning to move to Hong Kong? A bit apprehensive because you do not know how and where to start? Worry no more! This article provides sure-fire tips to people who want to live in Hong Kong. This article I will cover from the travel, to the living, budgeting, networking, and lots more!
How To Get Your APEC Business Travel Card (i.e. Asia VIP Card!)
Looking to travel through Asia at ease? Skip the lines. Especially between China and Hong Kong, this has been a life saver. Learn the process I used to get the APEC card.
GFATV04 – Getting in the Mindset to Quit Your Job and Move to China
Mindset To Quit Job In USA and Move To Asia
Today we are going to talk about how to get that mindset and prepare to come to Asia to do your business get things done. So I would like to start with a story for myself. I studied progression and I don’t wake up one day and come, so I did my Ecommerce business when I was in New York City buying a line and talking to factories in Skype using Alibaba and other websites and so and I was talking to other people.
You Ready? Preparing for A China Trade Show (Tips to Maximize Your Trip)
All ready to come to China? Is it your first time, for business? The most common time you’ll be coming is during the trade show season, so let’s go through some items for your list!
GFATV03 – What Would I Do If I Moved to Hong Kong Today?
If I Were To Come To Hong Kong Today And Am On A Bootstrapped Budget, many people ask: if I have to come to Hong kong today last minute and I don’t have too much in the bank and I want to make something happen what would I do?
Shenzhen, China Startup Guide
The Shenzhen, China startup community is hot! With the rapidly developing coworking spaces, hardware accelerators, and investor network its time to have a detailed overview!
Offline Tools When Traveling in China and Across Borders
Traveling across borders much? Struggling with getting wifi in airports and on borders? Today we share some offline travel tools and tricks to stay on track and not go crazy!
Guide To Connect in the Hong Kong Tech & Startup Scene
A tech geek? Looking to come to Hong Kong? Or maybe you’re a introvert geek already in Hong Kong and want to get more connected. Today’s post is for you.
Using Seasteading To Build Your Own Floating Country with Leo Weese
GFA088. Want to build your own country and government on a floating island, yes, crazy – let’s try this out – global from asia episode 88.
Hong Kong Tourist & Travel Destinations when on Business with SamTheLocal
GFA087. Looking for Fun Places To Tour in Hong Kong – we got some locals for you today – Global From Asia episode 87.